BUTTERNUT SQUASH & APPLE SOUP WITH MELTED BLUE CHEESE
Provided by Shawn McClain
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Blender Fruit Roast Sauté Thanksgiving Vegetarian Blue Cheese Apple Butternut Squash Fall Double Boiler
Yield Makes 10 (first-course) servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place squash cut side down on rimmed one-inch-deep sheet pan. Add 2 cups water and roast until squash is very tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven, drain off any remaining water, and let cool.
- Meanwhile, in heavy, 12-quart pot over moderate heat, melt butter. Add onions, garlic, celery, 3 tablespoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and sauté until onions are soft, about 10 minutes. Add apples and sauté until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add apple cider and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until liquid is reduced by half.
- When squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out flesh and add to soup. Add stock and remaining tablespoon salt, raise heat to high, and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until all vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
- In double boiler over medium heat, heat cheese and heavy cream, stirring occasionally, until melted, about 10 minutes. Keep warm.
- In dry, heavy, 9- to 10-inch cast iron skillet over moderate heat, toast pumpkin seeds, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl.
- Working in batches, purée soup in blender until very smooth, then return to pot. Set over moderate heat and return to simmer.
- To serve, ladle hot soup into bowls, drizzle with blue cheese mixture, and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds. Serve immediately.
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Shankar ram
[email protected]I'm not a fan of butternut squash, but I really liked this soup. The apple and blue cheese flavors really complemented the squash, and the soup was very creamy and flavorful.
Jennifer Abua
[email protected]This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a healthy soup that my whole family enjoys.
Lisa Gee
[email protected]This soup is so good! I love the combination of butternut squash, apple, and blue cheese. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Timothy P
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's a healthy soup that my whole family enjoys.
Amresh Singh
[email protected]This soup was a disaster! The butternut squash was undercooked and the soup was way too thick. I had to add a lot of water and cream to thin it out, and even then it wasn't very good.
Nonhlanhla Mfeka
[email protected]This soup was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less apple or add some other vegetable to balance out the sweetness.
ss Saju
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this soup. The apple and blue cheese flavors really complemented the squash, and the soup was very creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Muwonge Joram
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The butternut squash and apple flavors are a perfect combination, and the melted blue cheese adds a touch of sophistication. I will definitely be making this again.
Jennifer Shantz
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times and it's always perfect.
Touseef Mushtaq
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the blue cheese adds a nice tang. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Cp Vi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of apples and blue cheese made it so flavorful and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Henry K
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! The butternut squash and apple flavors were perfectly balanced, and the melted blue cheese added a delicious richness. I will definitely be making this again.